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22 November 2024 | 28 replies
Hi , I pretty much found many of them to be around the same but what I do recommend and what I did was call as many local banks and credit unions as I could and ask them rates , amortization schedule, origination fees, pre payment penalties , refinance options if rates go down , as many things as you can think of and write it all down for each one.
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20 November 2024 | 25 replies
I'm an out of state investor, therefore when I speak to some local credit union they request I reside in the area to obtain membership.
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20 November 2024 | 3 replies
I bank with Navy Federal Credit Union, and they have a great 20 year interest only HELOC option in which I could utilize my substantial home equity.
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18 November 2024 | 4 replies
@Jaycee Greene I met with the credit union and waiting on an appraisal but pretty certain I'll access to around $80K @ 8%.
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20 November 2024 | 45 replies
When I go to my credit union for a commercial loan there is no junk fees, no origination fee or maybe a half point origination and a better rate.
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20 November 2024 | 10 replies
Since the property is free and clear, you might consider reaching out to local banks or credit unions, as they often have more flexibility for smaller loans.
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20 November 2024 | 13 replies
Some credit unions or local banks offer portfolio loans that don’t stick to the 4-unit limit, which could work well here.
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17 November 2024 | 12 replies
Maybe a Credit Union?
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19 November 2024 | 6 replies
Maybe exploring options like a home equity loan or a personal loan from a credit union could be worth considering.
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25 November 2024 | 36 replies
Right now we're using a local credit union and every time I need to do a wire transfer I have to go into the branch location.